RN / REGISTERED NURSE PACU FULL TIME DAYS AND WEEKENDS

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the PACU Department at the UW Medical Center - Northwest. This role involves providing patient care, managing complex health issues, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a valid WA nursing license and relevant experience. Join a leading medical center known for compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits and work/life programs

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

BSN premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Night premium - $4.50/hour

Weekend premium - $4.00/hour

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted WA nursing license required.
• One year of ICU or ED/ER experience or prior PACU experience.
• ACLS and PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using independent nursing judgment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of ancillary healthcare personnel.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Independent Judgment

Education

Current unrestricted WA license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

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RN / REGISTERED NURSE PACU FULL TIME DAYS AND WEEKENDS

RN / REGISTERED NURSE PACU FULL TIME DAYS AND WEEKENDS

Req #: 246317

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - PACU SERVICES

Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest

Posting Date: 06/16/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $43.82 - $80.40 per hour

Other Compensation: In addition to the base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (New to UW Medicine)

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Night premium - $4.50/hour

Weekend premium - $4.00/hour

Overtime pay

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here .

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME, days and weekend shifts, REGISTERED NURSE in the PACU DEPARTMENT.

WORK SCHEDULE

Weekday Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Variable Hours

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES
The Registered Nurse is a licensed practitioner who uses the nursing process to provide patient care. This includes exercising independent nursing judgment in managing the care of patients with complex health problem(s) and collaborating with patient, family and other healthcare providers/disciplines to optimize the patient’s return to health and promote independence in self-care. Supervises and coordinates the work of ancillary healthcare personnel.

REQUIREMENTS
Current unrestricted WA license
One year of ICU or ED/ER experience or prior PACU, Phase I and Phase 2
ACLS and PALS required
L-RN | REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE - WA State


ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .